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RFSA BOARD 2017-18

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT Tany Norwood PRESIDENT-ELECT Ruth Rubio SECRETARY Corky Hilliard TREASURER Clemith Houston TREASURER EMERITUS John J. McKetta HISTORIAN Barbara Frock HISTORIAN EMERITA Martha Boyd MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Sharon Justice Bill Lasher Terry Martin PAST PRESIDENT Cecil Martinez

OTHER OFFICERS

ACTIVITY CALENDAR EDITORS Barbara Frock George Frock MAGAZINE EDITOR Linda Peterson MEMBERSHIP Peggy Kruger Peggy Mueller PHOTOGRAPHER & IT Miles Abernathy SCHOLARSHIP FUND Eleanor Moore SPONSORSHIP SOLICITOR Cecil Martinez

INTEREST GROUP CHAIRS

BRIDGE Liz Bozyan Mary Kay Hemenway DISCUSSION Don Davis Alice Reinarz EXERCISE Carolyn Wylie FINANCE/INVESTMENTS Phil Kelton Pauline Lopez Lewis Myers FINE ARTS Vacant FOODIES Sharon Justice HEALTH Linda Millstone Ruth Rubio TRAVEL Marcia & Mike Arn Karen & John Harrison SUPPORT & Carol Barrett and the Texas Exes COORDINATION Communications Team

Cover photo by Marsha Miller, Barbara Jordan statue on UT campus Back cover photo by John Slattery, Pickle Research Campus water tower, courtesy of PRC Commons Learning Center

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FALL LUNCHEON DR. PETER FLAWN MEMBERS’ ECLIPSE RFSA UPDATES AND MYSTERY PHOTO MEMBERS STORIES OUTREACH ANSWER REMEMBER Board Meeting PETER FLAWN UT Health/Lifestyle Expo Tour 24 26 31 34

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in some way. Before we retired, donating funds was often the best option. Now most of us have less money to share, so we might be looking for other ways to make our world a better place. There are hundreds of local organizations that need volunteers, and most of us have pitched in, at least occasionally. But I would like to share some creative ideas that might give you additional inspiration. The Turquoise Table started right here in Austin, when Kristin Schell painted her old picnic table turquoise and dragged it into her front yard. That table became a meeting place for neighbors, friends and strangers to hang out, and has spurred a front yard revival, a welcoming place to gather and share life, love, laughter, and tears. Turquoise tables are appearing all over (as far away as Uganda), as places for peo- ple to gather and support each other. Kristin’s website has a quotation from William Butler Yeats: “There are no strang- ers here; only friends you have not met.” During this era of online friends, having a human at the table is very appealing. Two other sharing opportunities that I love are “Little Hello, RFSA members! I hope your summer was relaxing Free Libraries” and “Blessing Boxes”. Anyone can put a Lit- and recharging, that your fall was filled with the fun activ- tle Free Library in their front yard (or community center or ities that we all enjoy as the weather cools a little, and that church or wherever), a small box with a clear door, and stock your winter, so far, has been filled with the warmth of family it with books for all ages. People can get a book or leave a and friends. book. It’s a great way to encourage reading, and perhaps let One of the things that I enjoy about RFSA is that you have a child own a book for the very first time. A Blessing Box is opportunities to become involved at whatever level you a cousin to the Little Free Library, a place to leave food and want. I think all of us enjoy our Fall and Spring Luncheons, personal care items for those who might need them. Many generously hosted by President Fenves. They are a chance communities have food banks, but sometimes people just to catch up with former colleagues while enjoying delicious need enough food to feed their children that night. It is dis- food and hearing interesting speakers. And perhaps that creet, no one has to ask for help, and it can change someone’s is enough for you to continue with your membership. But day. Friends, social groups and websites such as Nextdoor if you have the time to attend some of our Interest Group make it easy to involve others to help keep the libraries and gatherings, you will get to visit with members in a much blessing boxes stocked. smaller venue while learning from specialists in a variety I am inspired by you, my fellow RFSA members. Your of fields (Discussion, Finance/Investments and Health In- friendship and your stories have helped me become a better terest Groups); play party bridge (Bridge); enjoy lunch or person, and I and thank all of you for allowing me the oppor- dinner at a new restaurant (Foodies); work out at the Rec tunity to serve as your president this year. I hope to see you Sports Center (Exercise); or enjoy local to around-the- at our many RFSA events in 2018, and wish you a new year world trips (Travel). If you wish there was a group that did filled with joy. something else—anything that you and other RFSA mem- bers might enjoy—start one! I have heard people talk about —Tany Norwood book clubs, active outings, volunteering, cooking classes P r e s i d e n t , 2017-18 and more. Let me know if you have any ideas; after all, this is your organization! Those who attended the Fall Luncheon got to hear Kevin Tuerff and his amazing story of how 9/11 changed his life and how that tragic event continues to lead him in unexpected directions. His compassion and generosity of spirit were inspirational to all of us. Particularly in this time of mean-spirited political division, it is even more important to practice kindness to others and give back

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102631 TxExes RFSA NL.indd 5 12/21/17 13:18 INTEREST GROUPS Respect and Honor BRIDGE explain, in a general and non-intimidating fashion, a topic of interest. Participants benefit from the learning that occurs but also from the ensuing dialogue among the members and for Austin area families. with the speaker. As retirees, some of us have fewer opportu- nities for real conversation with friends and colleagues. Our small setting is designed to offer such opportunities. We also want to express gratitude to the Howson branch of the Austin Public Library for permitting us to use their suit- able (and free) meeting room. With adequate nearby parking, the library facility at 2500 Exposition is convenient for all participants. Finally, we appreciate the good suggestions from members for discussion group topics. While not all can be arranged, Weed-Corley-Fish North this interaction with members assures an appropriate vari- 512-452-8811 ety in programs. Topics for fall 2017 featured social outreach services in Austin. Our first fall presenter, Tommi Ferguson, Weed-Corley-Fish South executive director of Capital City Village (CCV), explained 512-442-1446 that she is part of a nonprofit dedicated to helping seniors Pat Boone, Jake Aggarwal and Kathleen Howard enjoy a bridge game stay in their homes and communities as long as possible. Weed-Corley-Fish Lake Travis This concept is called “aging in place” and is achieved for the 512-263-1511 The RFSA bridge interest group meets the first Monday of members of this virtual village by volunteers, paid providers, each month, unless the first Monday is a holiday, in which case and programs. The model originated in 2006 and is well ex- we meet the second Monday. Since we need to find players in plained on their website, capitalcityvillage.org. They provide Weed-Corley-Fish Leander multiples of four, we need to know in advance who would like help with transportation, errands, and companionship. This 512-452-8811 to play. We typically have eight to 16 people for each session. arrangement is working in Austin currently. RFSA members We play party bridge (not duplicate) and change partners after who might wish to volunteer or learn more about CCV were each round. We begin at 1 p.m. in the Alumni Center. For more encouraged to check the FAQs on the web. information or to add your name to the list of potential play- The final fall session on Dec. 6 featured Alyah Khan, Com- ers, contact Mary Kay Hemenway ([email protected]. munications Coordinator for Foundation Communities. edu) or Liz Bozyan ([email protected]). Foundation Communities is a local nonprofit that provides affordable homes and free on-site support services for fami- lies with kids, veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabil- DISCUSSION ities. The presentation provided members with information including how RFSA members may choose to support this model. The discussion group meets the first Wednesday of the month from 1:30 to 3:30 during fall and spring seasons. For more information, please contact group co-chairs Don Davis ([email protected]) and Alice Reinarz (areinarz@ tamu.edu).

EXERCISE

The exercise interest group meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 9:30 at the Recreational Sports Cen- ter, room 1.106, where experienced exercise instructors Hel- en Scaffa and Sandy Erickson lead us in a variety of exercises 512-454-8045 designed for all ages and fitness levels. These include balance Co-chairs Don Davis and Alice Reinarz with Tommi Ferguson from work, stretches, yoga, and low-impact Pilates, using exercise Capital City Village balls, hand weights, and thera-bands. MrAppliance.com To participate, you need to join RecSports; there is a 50% The discussion interest group’s reports often have focused discount for retirees. For more information, contact Carolyn Locally owned and operated franchise. on our speakers and topics. We would like to expand our com- Wylie ([email protected] or 512-453-2556). munication to include thanking the many members who have participated. Our aim is to provide a subject expert who can

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FINANCE/INVESTMENTS nearby restaurant ([email protected]). Laraine Lasdon is our art docent extraordinaire. RFSA members are encouraged to contact any of us with ideas and suggestions for fine arts related possibilities. We also want to keep an email list of interested arts enthusiasts. Please let us know if you wish to be on such a specialized list. Best of all, join our committee to participate in planning some Five generations serving Texas for over 109 years informative and enriching events! FOODIES

Phil Kelton addresses attendees at a finance/investments interest group meeting

The finance/investments interest group meets on the sec- ond Monday of the month at Howson Library. We do not have meetings every month, but we publicize all meetings on the RFSA website calendar and also via emails to RFSA members whenever we have a scheduled speaker. In September, Dennis Hobbs, a financial advisor with the Foodies enjoying a meal at 68 Degrees (Photo by Tany Norwood) Private Client Group at BBC Wealth Management, reviewed market and sector performance in 2017 and discussed how investors can align their investments with their goals. Meet- There were lots of “oooohs” and “aaaahs” from foodies in- ings scheduled for late 2017 and early 2018 include one on terest group members this past few months as we explored charitable giving to UT Austin, one on index fund investing, several different cuisines. To share just a few: and our annual report from Carl Stuart, independent financial Bonhomie is an Allandale neighborhood French American advisor. Stuart can also be heard on his weekly program on bistro located on Burnet Road. We shared pommes rosti (crisp Saturday afternoons at 4 p.m. on KLBJ radio. hash brown potatoes) topped with pear butter, yogurt and All RFSA members are welcome and encouraged to suggest chives as well as one with roasted mushrooms, caramelized topics for our meetings. onions and spinach. The French onion soup with cheese toast Co-chairs are Lewis Myers ([email protected]), was thick and the roasted squash with golden raisins, parsley, Phil Kelton ([email protected]) and Pauline Lopez brown butter, and goat cheese was delicious. Cheeseburgers ([email protected]). Please contact us with questions or are also wonderful here. suggestions. Pitchfork Pretty, located on East Cesar Chavez, is dedicat- ed to Hill Country cuisine. Many dishes such as the fried and FINE ARTS barbecued chickens are shared family style and accompanied by sweet potato slaw. Also on the menu are beef sausage with Hwy. 71 in Bastrop 800-937-7076 www.covertbastrop.com The fine arts chair or co-chairs position, who work to all the fixin’s and roast pork with grilled radishes, red onions make this group a success, is currently vacant. If you are in- and pineapple. A favorite dessert for our group was the lemon terested in coordinating the diverse activities of this inter- icebox pie with kiwi and figs. COVERT BUICK, COVERT est group, please contact RFSA President Tany Norwood Lunch at the new Jack Allen’s on Anderson Lane upheld this ([email protected]). company’s tradition of quality food and an extensive menu. CADILLAC, GMC CHEVROLET The fine arts interest group has three members who plan Yes, they continue with the pimento cheese and in-house 11750 Research Blvd Hwy. 79 events: made flatbread crackers as a free appetizer. Crunchy catfish (corner of Duval & 183) Hutto, Texas 888-268-3785 Carolyn Wylie keeps RFSA members abreast of musical with slaw, grilled red ruby trout and buttermilk fried chicken Austin, Texas 512-583-3000 events in and around Austin, with emphasis on those that are salad are staples on the menu along with a yummy special of free or low cost ([email protected]). the day. Judy Amis arranges the theater parties, usually including a 68 Degrees is a neighborhood restaurant on Lake Austin COVERT CHRYSLER, COVERT happy hour or dinner. We’ve done this several times already— Boulevard that prides itself on its in-house food made with DODGE, JEEP FORD LINCOLN always fun for all, with easy access to the theater as well as a local ingredients. There were so many pasta dishes on offer 8107 Research Blvd 11514 Research Blvd. RFSA Fall 2017 | 9 Austin, Texas 512-730-3300 www.CovertAuto.Com Austin, Texas 512-345-4343

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that it was difficult to choose. We were also tempted by beet TRAVEL and burrata salad, grilled trout with corn and tomato basil sal- sa and the evening special: ravioli stuffed with green beans, which one member of our group gave a rave review. Picnik is a soy free, gluten free, corn free, and peanut free healthy food restaurant located on Burnet Road. Yes, healthy food can be tasty! The loaded guacamole with avocado, green apples, kale and cilantro accompanied by almond tortilla chips, the orange chicken with broccoli and the fried Brussels sprouts with crispy pork belly, raw parmesan and maple vin- aigrette all received rave reviews. Several members ordered the blondie ice cream sandwich for dessert and recommend it. This restaurant is open for breakfast and some breakfast items are available throughout the day. If you want to join our group, please contact Sharon Jus- tice at [email protected]. It’s fun to experiment with unusual restaurants in Austin and visiting with other RFSA members is always a delight!

HEALTH

Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park (photo by Joyce McClendon)

The RFSA travel interest group toured the entirety of the coastal regions of Ireland in late August of 2017 with a group Dr. Craig Kuhns speaks to RFSA health interest group of approximately 30 very enthusiastic members. See pages 26-30 for the story of our tour and photos. A more complete The health interest group continues to enjoy our meetings travelogue and many more photos are available on the RFSA at the Old Quarry Library on Village Center Drive, off Far West website at sites.utexas.edu/rfsa under the “Etc.” tab. Blvd. In September we heard from Dr. Craig Kuhns, who is an Group tours planned for 2018 include a 14-day Alaskan orthopedic surgeon. A member of Austin Spine Specialists, land and sea cruise with Holland America. This tour will Dr. Kuhns spoke to us about various spine problems including leave Austin to fly to Vancouver, British Columbia to board stenosis of the cervical and lumbar spine and how these con- the ship on June 10 and will return to Austin on June 23, ditions can be treated using new surgical techniques. In Oc- 2018. The tour includes a cruise along the Canadian coast, tober, we heard from Dr. Marie Bui, an ophthalmologist who stops in Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway, up-close views of specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, medical retina, spectacular glaciers and a cruise through the Gulf of Alaska and oculoplastic procedures. Dr. Bui, an affiliate of Austin Eye, to Seward. While in the three Alaskan towns, multiple land was very popular because so many of us don’t see as well as we excursions will be available to enjoy, including whale tours, used to! visits to dog sledding camps, helicopter tours of the fjords We would love for you to join us as we learn more about var- of Alaska, salmon fishing, and many, many more exciting ious medical procedures and ways to stay healthy! Please con- options. Upon arriving in Seward, the group will board the tact Linda Millstone at [email protected]. if you have any Goldstar dome train to Denali for a two-night adventure in questions. We look forward to seeing you! Denali National Park, including a Tundra Wilderness Tour

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with a guarantee of abundant wildlife including grizzly the sixth morning the group will return to Salt Lake City for bears, moose, caribou, and Dall sheep. Helicopter and fixed- a farewell dinner at The Roof restaurant overlooking Tem- wing airplane tours of Denali and its magnificent views are ple Square. Prior to taking an afternoon flight back to Austin, available, along with many other outback and land tours. members will enjoy a morning of beautiful music by the Mor- After reluctantly saying goodbye to Denali, the tour will travel mon Tabernacle Choir (choir schedule permitting), a fitting to Fairbanks for a two-night visit that includes a Riverboat conclusion to a fun-filled and comprehensive journey through Sternwheeler Cruise. While in Fairbanks, there will be ample the majestic mountains of Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah. This opportunities for additional land excursions and don’t forget trip will officially be made available to RFSA members (and to grab a reindeer sausage at one of the local street vendors… friends) in the early spring, 2018. you’ll be glad you did. Delish! Remember that it is always possible to schedule additional The deadline for signing up for the Alaskan cruise is Jan. 10, days of travel at the beginning or ending of either of these trips. 2018; but slots may still be available after that date for a slight- Seattle and Vancouver (including the closeness of Butchart ly higher price. Contact Karen Bluethman at Heart of Texas Gardens in Victoria) are spectacular cities to visit, as are Salt Tours ([email protected]), 512-345-2043 for additional Lake City, Utah and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Arrangements information or to sign up, and then plan to enjoy a great time for extending your travels can easily be made with Karen with UT friends. Friends not associated with UT or RFSA are Bluethman, the travel agent that provides RFSA with so many also welcome to join this tour. of our trips, or the travel agent of your choice. In early September of 2018 the travel group is sponsoring The travel interest group also offers tours of local or near- a Yellowstone National Park adventure. The group will leave by destinations. See the Dell Medical tour article on page 21 Austin on Monday, Sept. 3 and return on Sunday, September for information on the travel interest group’s local tour this 9th. The tour begins in Salt Lake City with a group welcome semester. dinner. The following morning the tour departs for Yellow- As future tours are planned, announcements will be provid- stone National Park for three days touring the geysers (in- ed via Carol Barrett with Texas Exes. For more information on cluding Old Faithful, Midway, Fountain Paint Pots, Norris and upcoming tours you may contact any of these co-chairs: Mammoth Hot Springs); a visit to West Yellowstone; a wild- life Safari and visit to the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center; Mike and Marcia Arn Karen and John Harrison a visit to the upper and lower falls on the Yellowstone River; [email protected] [email protected] and a trip to the Grand Teton National Park. A scenic float trip [email protected] 512-771-2022 on the Snake River will be included on the fifth day of the trip, 512-335-0244 along with a stop later at the historic Jackson Lake Lodge. On

STAY CONNECTED ONLINE

We have two ways for you to stay connected to RFSA online: our RFSA website and our Facebook group.

You can find photos and information about our organization and upcoming events on our website. Our RFSA Magazine is also posted here as soon as it is mailed to members.

Note: UT recently changed the URL of many websites, so be sure you have our new website bookmarked: sites.utexas.edu/rfsa. Please also see the RFSA website for additional digital content under the “Etc.” tab. This month, look for more pictures of Ireland, Marcia Arn’s complete text on the trip and more eclipse photos.

And if you are a Facebook user, you can access our Facebook page and join us at www.facebook.com/ groups/131246400563201/members, or by searching groups for “University of Texas Retired Faculty-Staff Association.” We want this to be a place where members can post activities, updates and photos, and not just those about RFSA. We want to create a community for our members to share all kinds of information.

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RFSA members enjoying food and conversation Kevin Tuerff speaking at the RFSA fall luncheon meeting

We convened at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center on Oct. 24 environmental marketing firm. Then the events of September for our usual festive fall luncheon courtesy of the President’s 11, 2001, changed his life forever. What Kevin has done since Office. Members of UT service organizations Texas Cowboys, that day was the topic of his inspirational talk. He took us Silver Spurs, Orange Jackets and Texas Blazers welcomed and through the diversion to Gander, Newfoundland of his flight assisted all guests, lending a true Longhorn flavor to the pro- from Paris to New York on that day. The welcome he and so ceedings. Wine, beer and soft drinks were available for those many other strangers found in Gander caused him to create Pay who wanted them and all partook in an excellent buffet that It Forward 9/11, an organization whose purpose is to express included choices for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, with thankfulness for random acts of kindness by practicing that gluten-free options. RFSA president Tany Norwood began kindness in turn to others. He also wrote Channel of Peace: by welcoming us and acknowledging our guests from the UT Stranded in Gander on 9/11 about his experience during that Staff Toastmasters club whose membership is open to UT momentous time. The story of Gander became “Come From staff and retired staff, noting that anyone interested in becom- Away,” a Tony-award-winning Broadway play, which Tany ing a better public speaker could stop by their table. urged all of us to see. Kevin practices what he preaches. His Tany thanked President Greg Fenves and his staff for host- story was inspirational on both practical and spiritual levels. ing this luncheon for RFSA. She reminded us that President For more information about Kevin and his charitable work, Peter Flawn officially created RFSA in 1982, and that the -Of see www.payitforward911.org. fice of the President has supported our organization in many After Kevin’s speech Tany asked all new RFSA members to ways, thus recognizing how much UT faculty and staff are val- stand and identify themselves and where they had worked. ued for their past and continued service. She also thanked the She introduced the RFSA scholarship 2017 students and Texas Exes for everything they do for us, including providing thanked them for attending the luncheon and letting us get to their beautiful facilities for our meetings, maintaining our ac- know them a little: counts, and designing and printing our magazine. In particu- lar, she thanked Carol Barrett, who works for the Texas Exes Jarrod Chatham but also finds time in her busy schedule to facilitate just about Junior, RTF/Studio Art everything for us. Several representatives of our business sponsors attended Parker Chatham the luncheon: Cheryl Dozier and Jamie Chandler from Uni- Junior, RTF/Studio Art versity Federal Credit Union; Jenny Brown from Westmin- ster; Molly Sherman with St. David’s HealthCare; and our Dante Garcia newest business partner, Dr. Margaret Hutchison and Ron Senior, Mechanical Engineering Herzfeld with Austin Hearing Service. Tany asked us to rec- ognize them and thank them. Andrew Han Then she introduced our speaker Kevin Tuerff, an amazing Junior, International Relations and Global Studies young UT graduate who had flown in from his new home in New York City just to speak to us. We learned that Kevin Areefa Rahman started student radio on our campus and worked at Texas Exes. Sophomore, Chemistry After graduation, he co-founded EnviroMedia, the health and Nina Sport

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Graduate School/Comparative Literature Finally, the time came for the much-anticipated Dr. John J. McKetta Attendance award drawing, which produced the fol- Mackenzie Thering lowing five winners of $200 each: Senior, Architectural Engineering Michelle Warech-Philipson (Athletics) Barbara Wagner (Civil Engineering spouse) Tany told us that our finances are in good shape, with a total Deena Mersky (School of Social Work) income of $29,000 and expenses at $16,300. She said that for Linda Peterson (Briscoe Center for American History) the last two years we have been able to transfer some of our Sharon Hinkle (Payroll Services) operating funds to our scholarship fund and that this year we are setting aside up to $10,000 to be used as matching funds We concluded the meeting with a hearty rendition of “The for donations to our scholarship fund. This means that when Eyes of Texas” and went out to enjoy the rest of that lovely fall you make a donation to the RFSA Scholarship Fund, your day. donation will be doubled!

(Left to right) Nina Sport, Areefa Rahman, Andrew Han, Mackenzie McKetta Award winners (left to right): Michelle Warech-Philipson; Thering, Jarrod Chatham, Parker Chatham, and Dante Garcia Barbara Wagner; Deena Mersky; Linda Peterson; and Sharon Hinkle

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(Above) Dr. Flawn in his office, March 23, 2013 Austin was offering financial support to students, he took a job (Photo courtesy Jackson School of Geosciences) at the bureau in 1949; his first assignment became the subject of his doctoral dissertation. He served as director of the Bu- “When one looks back at the intellectual giants that led the reau from 1960-1970 (see First Class Assets: PRC on page 31 University of Texas, Peter Flawn’s name will be right at the for more information on BEG.). He became a professor of geo- top of the list.” —UT System Chancellor Bill McRaven logical sciences and public affairs in 1970 and later was named the Leonidas T. Barrow Professor of Mineral Resources. Former UT president and administrator, highly respected After serving as vice-president for academic affairs at UT geology researcher and professor, and longtime RFSA mem- Austin from 1972-73 Flawn served as the second president of ber Peter Tyrell Flawn died on May 7, 2017, at the age of 91. UT San Antonio from 1973-1977. There he instituted a new President Flawn supported the suggestion from staff mem- core curriculum, higher admission standards and a dramatic bers in 1979 that an association of retired UT faculty and staff increase in the number of endowed faculty positions. During be created, and he asked Vice President Shirley Bird Perry his five-year tenure, Flawn presided over many milestones for to implement the idea and keep him informed. He approved the young university, including its first commencement and a “Committee of Ten” retirees in 1981 that looked at possi- the opening of its main campus in 1975. ble special involvement of retired personnel in the activities Flawn returned to Austin to become UT’s president in 1979. of the university. Their recommendations led to the official He declared a “war on mediocrity,” pushing the university to creation of the UT Retired Faculty-Staff Association in 1982, pursue more rigorous academic standards in part by raising which President Flawn approved and supported through his the university’s number of faculty endowments from 112 to office. He joined RFSA after his retirement. 851 with the Centennial campaign in the early 1980s. During Born in 1926 in Miami, Flawn moved to Ohio after high his six-year tenure as president, sponsored research awards school to attend Oberlin College where he met his wife Pris- grew significantly and five new research buildings were built. cilla. He earned his masters and doctorate in geology from UT honored him by renaming the Academic Center the Peter Yale University and worked briefly for the U.S. Geological T. in 1985, when Flawn retired and Survey. After seeing a notice on a Yale bulletin board that the became president emeritus. Bureau of Economic Geology at The University of Texas at After he left UT, Flawn worked in the private sector. He was

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Peter T. Flawn carrying an old LaCoste & Romberg gravity meter during Peter Flawn in front of Flawn Academic Center (Photo by Larry Murphy a gravity survey of the Hazel Mine area in Culberson County, Texas, 1951 for University of Texas at Austin News and Information Service, (Photo courtesy Tyrrell Flawn) Prints and Photographs Collection, di_11165, Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin) involved in the venture capital business and was a key player miss an opportunity, Flawn launched an ambitious $1 billion in Texas’ successful bid for the ill-fated superconducting su- capital campaign, “We’re Texas” while he was in office. per collider physics research facility. He also sat on various In 1998, Flawn received the first University of Texas boards of directors, including the Southwest Research Insti- Distinguished Service Award. This award is the Ex-Students’ tute, one of the oldest and largest independent, nonprofit, ap- Association’s highest honor for a non-alumnus, and it is plied research and development organizations in the United reserved for persons who have served UT Austin in a profound States. way. Dr. Flawn was predeceased by his wife Priscilla Pond Flawn served the university yet again in 1997 when at age Flawn in 2016 and his daughter Laura B. Flawn M.D. He is 71 he was appointed interim president during the search that survived by his daughter Tyrrell Flawn and other family culminated in the presidency of Larry Faulkner. Never one to members.

RFSA MEMBERS REMEMBER: DR. PETER TYRRELL FLAWN

I was the founding director of the UT Dr. Flawn will always remain in my I went to work at UT to review each Center for Teaching Effectiveness, and thoughts because in 1980 he approved college, school and units’ VIP’s to pass “served from 1973 through 1988. During “funding for a new faculty seminar that “along a list to the President’s Office to that time, we interacted with a number lasted 5 days and was designed to intro- determine who would be on the Centen- of faculty members who came to us for duce all new faculty to the campus and nial Commission. Years later I retired advice. We decided to initiate a one- to provide them with information that as Associate Vice President of Devel- week summer seminar for new faculty would improve their teaching effective- opment. Along the way, I continued to members, and we wanted to pay them a ness. be awed, not to say scared, of Dr. Flawn. week’s salary. I approached President I think that Dr. Flawn was very “far We traveled to various cities that were Flawn with the proposal. He looked at sighted” in his support of this pro- having Centennial or Advisory Council me for about a minute, asked a couple gram and he deserves a lot of credit meetings, and at one point Dr.Flawn of questions, and studied me again in for getting it started. The program has asked me to call him Pete. I stuttered silence for a time. Then he sighed, said, changed some over the years, but the that I wasn’t sure I could because my “OK – make it good.” And we were off primary goal of engaging new facul- parents taught me to call respected peo- and running. ty members, getting them acquainted ple by their proper titles. For the rest of We DID make it good, and got raves with UT and with the latest innovative his life, Dr. Flawn called me “MRS. Cur- from the participants. I think President teaching strategies is ongoing. tis”, never Carolyn again! Flawn was very pleased with the out- Dr. Flawn was such a special man…. come. truly a gentleman.

—Jim Stice —Karron G. Lewis. Ph.D. —Carolyn Curtis RFSA Fall 2017 | 17

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(Left) This picture has enough magnification to show prominences on the side of the Moon where the Sun is emerging. On the other side, the Sun’s image is small enough so that prominences are covered by the Moon. Totality ended a few seconds before this picture was taken. (Photo by John Kormenday)

Where were you during the solar eclipse on Aug. 21? RFSA (which did not turn out well) and decided to use my two min- members share their stories and photos below. utes 29 seconds just enjoying the experience. It is hard to put Phil and Karen Kelton observed the total solar eclipse of into words the combination of feeling the temperature drop, Aug. 21, 2017 with several other family members from Kar- hearing the response of nature (including the delighted yells en’s brother’s back yard in Kearney, Nebraska, using Phil’s of viewers across the city), and seeing the corona surround the telescope and solar filter. The house is on the center line of sun, the stars, the planets. With binoculars I also saw some totality, so they were able to see the eclipse without fighting red solar prominences on the limb of the sun. It was totally the extra crowds and traffic that were present all across the worth an airplane trip to Denver and a several hundred mile country for those fortunate enough to be positioned along the drive to Casper. On April 8, 2024, I plan a shorter trip since region of totality. The weather in Kearney was excellent and the eclipse path includes Austin (and if I go closer to the cen- the overall experience was awesome. To see photos from Phil ter line of that eclipse, the duration will be over four minutes). and Karen’s eclipse experience go to the web version of this New member and recently retired astronomy professor article at http://sites.utexas.edu/rfsa/. They are now looking John Kormendy reported: We were spectacularly lucky with forward to the upcoming total eclipse which will pass through the weather and saw the eclipse in a perfect sky. Forecasts Central Texas on April 8, 2024 - put it on your calendar now! were for mostly cloudy weather, and we had to dodge high cir- Mary Kay Hemenway said: You might think that with my rus by driving along southern Nebraska’s Highway 2 between years of experience as an astronomer, I would have some spe- Hazard and Litchfield, just north of Kearney. Our hotel in cial scientific interest in solar eclipses. I can recount a few Kearney had about one minute 58 seconds of totality, but we important scientific findings that have been found during managed to drive along essentially the center of the Moon’s eclipses, such as verification of Einstein’s prediction that the shadow path to a clear place where totality lasted 2.5 minutes. mass of the sun could bend starlight. But, my experience is Shortly before totality, the last cirrus clouds drifted by. During not a scientific one, but an almost spiritual one. Science may totality and for about 20 minutes before and afterward, it was predict the time and location of a total solar eclipse, but the completely clear. experience is one of awe. Being prepared with solar eclipse We found an ideal spot on a tiny side-road south of Hwy 2, glasses, one can watch the moon slowly cover the face of the looking over a forest (for good seeing) and with no other peo- sun. As the shape of the sun changes to a crescent, the nearby ple in sight. The eclipse was spectacular. To me, the most im- trees allow pinhole-sized beams of light to cast images of the pressive aspect was that this drama happened (of course) in crescent on nearby surfaces. You start to notice the tempera- complete silence. In this age of pervasive noise and explosive ture dropping and the sky color changing to something quite Hollywood movies and TV, the contrast between the spectacle different than an ordinary twilight. Suddenly, the moon nears and the silence made an unforgettable impression. compete coverage and a few bright rays of sunlight flash out August Petersen wrote: I spent all day of Aug. 21st hiking making the “diamond ring” effect. Birds start back for their throughout Arches National Park in Utah. While not in the nests, crickets chirp, the all-around horizon is similar in tone path of totality, the solar eclipse was about 80% and at its late to sunset, the sky darkens enough to see the brighter stars and morning peak the skies dimmed and temperatures cooled planets, and the magnificent view of the sun’s outer atmo- down noticeably on an otherwise bright and warm day. sphere - the corona. This is the awe-inspiring part! With the But the most memorable aspect was the international festi- eclipse I viewed in Casper, Wyoming with my cousin and his val-like atmosphere among those people hiking the park. Peo- wife, and four of their friends, I tried taking a couple pictures ple were there from all over the U.S. and the world and there

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Elliptical shadows made by the eclipse refracted through leaves of a tree John Kormenday pointing the camera a few minutes before totality. The (Photo by Mary Kay Hemenway) camera is stopped down to a pinhole aperture with a piece of cardboard (Photo by Mary Kormenday)

was a wonderful holiday spirit exhibited by everyone there. vided. Being only three, said granddaughter was not too inter- Many folks had brought their special tinted glasses and were ested, but sis and I had a good time—both with the glasses and sharing them with everyone who wanted to view the eclipse. watching the elliptical shadows made by sun shining through Everyone was in a very jovial, happy mood. the leaves. And it was really a community experience; on the Your editor was fortunate enough to have been invited to way from downtown I saw many people on sidewalks and in an eclipse party at the Charles Schwab main office at 5th and their yards looking skyward just like I was. Congress in downtown Austin. Along with our free eclipse glasses, we enjoyed Blue Moon beer, Sun Chips, and special eclipse cookies from Sweetish Hill. I was able to get two pairs of eclipse glasses from Schwab so that I could watch the first part from their fifth floor terrace and then rush to my sister’s house to give her and her granddaughter a chance to view the second half of the solar phenomenon with the glasses I pro-

This most nearly shows what we saw with the naked eye. In an almost- dark sky, the pearly glow of the corona surrounding the absolutely black, perfect circle of the Moon was very dramatic. The world around us had gone silent. Even the birds stopped chirping. (Photo by John Kormendy)

For more of John’s photos and additional information about the images August Petersen at Arches National Park (Photo by Patsy Petersen) and his eclipse adventure, visit http://chandra.as.utexas.edu/eclipse2017.html

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RFSA Board Fall Meeting and Retreat

(or not). Her news about this past session was good in a way because UT got more money. However, she also told us that she felt the division between Republicans and Democrats was more tense than she had ever seen it. UT and retirees depend on the legislature for much of our necessary funds for educa- tion and retiree benefits so her legislative overview was in- sightful. We congratulated her on her service and wished her well as she makes the transition from the intense political en- vironment to private life. We also talked about the nuts and bolts of running our or- ganization, including whether we should allow more time for The RFSA board gathered for a board meeting and retreat the speakers at our lunches, increasing our membership and on Sept. 13 at the Texas Exes. Among the topics discussed member involvement, general outreach such as participation were how to increase our scholarship fund. We decided to use in the UT Health/Lifestyle Expos, and RFSA involvement some of our current operating funds to offer the opportunity with the Hearts of Texas Campaign. Several board members for matching members’ contributions to the scholarship fund, volunteered to work on developing and refining the RFSA thus doubling the impact of these gifts (see details on page Mission Statement and a brief “elevator speech” version of 24). We also discussed how to raise our profile in the Long- who we are and what we do. We also discussed the process horn community overall, including with the President’s Office of filling vacant positions on the board. Anyone interested in that generously supports so much of our work. becoming more involved is encouraged to contact President Gwen Grigsby, recently retired UT legislative liaison, spoke Tany Norwood at [email protected]. to us on how the famously infamous Texas Legislature works UT Health/Lifestyle Expo

ing, and home improvement for better, more healthful living— including membership in the Retired Faculty-Staff Associa- tion. This year we were glad to see another appearance by the Divine Canines service dogs as well as two vendors who pro- vided free chair massages. Our table was popular with both soon-to-be retirees and aspiring retirees. We even met a few UT retirees that did not know about RFSA but expressed sin- cere interest. Cecil made some valuable business contacts with future advertising revenue potential, and Linda met with a representative of who asked for a pdf of the current issue of RFSA Magazine for potential inclusion as a link on their web site. It was a lively event, with the large Cecil Martinez, Clemith Houston, and Peggy Kruger staff the RFSA booth number of vendors attesting to the importance of UT to health at the UT Health/Lifestyle Expo and finance-related businesses in Austin and nationally. UT On July 25, RFSA members Ruth Rubio, Nancy Payne, Health/Lifestyle Expo is well worth an hour of your time to Sharon Justice, Mary Kay Hemenway, Cecil Martinez, Peggy check out all these options (and pick up a bag full of rather Kruger, Linda Peterson, and Clemith Houston participated in outstanding swag free for the taking). an outreach opportunity at the UT Health/Lifestyle Expo at On Oct. 20, Peggy Mueller, Peggy Krueger, and Linda Peter- Gregory Gym on the UT main campus. The 2017 Health and son staffed the RFSA booth at the UT Health/Lifestyle Expo Lifestyle Expo provided opportunities for UT Austin employ- at the Pickle Research Campus Commons Learning Center. It ees and retirees to learn more about the UT Benefits program was as lively (if not more so) than the one on the main cam- and Annual Enrollment, as well as other benefits offered on pus in July. We did not see the Divine Canines this time, but and off campus. Various tables provided information about massages were offered and attendees showed intense inter- topics such as meditation, nutrition, therapy dogs, green liv- est in our group. We handed out lots of brochures, pepper-

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mints and RFSA magazines to UT staffers from the Applied recruit us to volunteer in their lab—we will definitely follow Research Labs, the Center for Research in Water Resources, up on this. These events are a great opportunity to reach out the Imaging Research Center and more. Several people who to the UT community and raise the profile of our organization. work at the Non-vertebrate Paleontology Lab in turn tried to Please consider volunteering at one or both of them next year. Dell Medical School Tour actors posing as patients); the Anatomy Laboratory using the best of modern medical education, including the use of human cadavers (no we didn’t actually see any!); a Virtual Library staffed by a librarian and consisting of work stations with on- line access to the current medical literature and every other digital resource the university provides (no books); Group Collaboration Meeting Rooms of various sizes to accommo- date both large and small groups; an Interactive Auditorium seating 120; and a lounge/kitchen with a meeting room be- hind it. The auditorium seating is configured to be flexible, al- lowing for lectures as well as small working groups. Each floor has a window-lined hallway along the side of the building with a view of the Dell Seton Medical Center. The upper floors have a great view of the top of the stadium. Many informal seating areas offer opportunities for students and faculty to interact on an informal basis. Sculptures by Seymour Lipton (also pro- RFSA tour members in front of “Spiral of the Galaxy” vided through Landmarks) give added visual interest to the space. On Friday, July 14th, approximately 40 RFSA members par- The trees that could not be saved from the construction site ticipated in an hour-long tour of the Health Learning Building were used to make the desks in the donor hall and other ar- on the Dell Medical School campus. A Dell staffer met us in eas, as well as some flooring and other items made from this the parking garage foyer and gave us an introductory talk be- reclaimed wood. The altar, chair, floor, and wall pieces locat- fore we walked about three blocks to our LEED certified desti- ed in the beautiful chapel in the Medical Center outpatient nation. We passed a building with vertical “shades” that stuck area that a few of us visited after the tour were made from this out to keep sunlight away from windows, and crossed over wood. Waller Creek. Before we started our tour of the building, most Everyone on the tour was suitably impressed. An addition- of us gathered in front of the golden Spiral of the Galaxy for a al tour was scheduled in November. It included visits to some group photograph. This seven-ton sculpture by Marc Quinn is departments not available during the July tour. Information a part of UT’s Landmarks public art program. regarding future tour(s) will be sent to RFSA members as it The Health Learning Building is the primary home for stu- is received from the Development Office of the Dell Medi- dents and faculty on the Dell campus. It welcomed its first 50 cal School. For members who wish to have a more ongoing students (90% of them are residents of Texas) to the inaugu- relationship with Dell Medical, please see “Vital Signs” at: ral class in June 2016. Our tour consisted primarily of visits https://medium.com/vital-signs-signature-course/lec- throughout this building, including a walk through the Dean’s tures-abea215c9ecb. Terrace, which spans its length and has three huge oak trees There you will find dates, times, and locations of lectures that were saved from the area during construction and moved that are open to the public, as well as summaries and videos there. The building is designed to be used for numerous func- of past lectures. This series is just one of the myriad ways that tions: the Patient Simulation Laboratory/mock clinic (using Dell Medical School is reaching out to our community.

MYSTERY PHOTO ANSWER REVEALED

The actress is Farah Fawcett (she is the one standing by the mirror). The photo was taken in 1967 and the location is Mayfair House. This photo is included in the UT Texas Student Publications photo archive at the Briscoe Center for American History. Wanda Cash gets top bragging rights because she not only identified Farah Fawcett but also the location. Well done, Wanda! Helen Spear and Sharon Justice were able to identify Farah Fawcett. Congratulations to all three winners. We will have another mystery photo in the spring issue, so those of you who missed out on this one will have another chance to shine. Stay tuned! RFSA Fall 2017 | 21

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The Retired Faculty-Staff Association created a scholar- the importance of preventative dental care because her Leba- ship fund in 1983 and awarded the first scholarship five years nese-born parents suffered from not having access to this kind later in 1988. Members and friends donate to that endowment, of information and care; and many more. For full statements which has a current market value of over $921,685. Available and photos from these amazing young people see: utexas.edu/ income from that fund varies, depending on prevailing inter- rfsa/meet-our-2017-18-scholarship-recipients/. est rates and market conditions. This year’s recipients include The UT Office of Student Financial Services selects recip- our first set of twins, both RTF majors; an aspiring attorney; a ients based on merit and financial need. Among the scholar- graduate student who sees her PhD in Comparative Literature ships awarded are those named in honor of the following: Dr. as the track to a professorship while writing Young Adult nov- Stanley Arbingast, Dr. William T. (Bill) Belt, Dr. Peter and els in her spare time; several future engineers (one of whom Priscilla Flawn, Drs. Benjamin and Dorothy Fruchter, Dr. likes to design Formula 1 race cars); a woman who plans to Robert E. Greenwood, Dr. Margaret Colyer Kirkner, and Dr. use her chosen field of dentistry with an additional credit of John and Helen McKetta. Master of Public Health to educate the wider population on

2017-18 Recipients

Rebecca Lee Byington Andrew Yoonho Han Vasilios Sotiropoulos Graduate School of Social Work Junior, International Relations and Sophomore, Mechanical Engineering Global Studies Jarrod E. Chatham Nina Marie Sport Junior, RTF/Studio Art Julianna Jo Masabni Graduate School/Comparative Senior, Health Promotion/PreMed Literature Parker E. Chatham Junior, RTF/Studio Art Ann Nguyen Mackenzie Leigh Thering Sophomore, Arts and Entertainment Senior, Architectural Engineering Joseph Aaron Cobon Technologies Sophomore, Philosophy Nadia Elizabeth Quintero Nicole Marie Pagliai Senior, Economics/Finance Aislinn Rose Day Sophomore, Music Studies - Sophomore, RTF Instrumental Emphasis Weijun Tang Senior, Professional Program in Shreya Dhar Ariel S. Pitre-Young Accounting Sophomore, Mechanical Engineering Sophomore, Government

Dante Daniel Garcia Areefa Ameena Rahman Senior, Mechanical Engineering Sophomore, Chemistry

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RFSA Scholarship Contributions Gifts received from May 1 - Oct. 31, 2017

Dorothea K. Adams JoAnn H. Jentz Hazel M. Pipkin In honor of Carol Barrett In memory of Mary Louise Crum Ruth J. Rubio Judith Amis In memory of Chester M. In memory of Rudolph and Mary In memory of Scott Amis McKinney, Jr. Louise Rubio Thomas Barnes Sharon Justice Beverly O. Shivers Michael H. Corley In memory of Dean Justice (2 donations) In memory of Linward P. Shivers Ronald W. Massey John T. Tongate Augustine J. Cunningham Joyce McClendon Dr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Willman (two donations) Colleen Mathews Mehner In memory of Chester M. Donald G. Davis, Jr. (two donations) McKinney, Jr. Darlene Gavenda Judith C. Morris Drs. Man-Li and Ching Hsie Yew In memory of Dwain Estes Peggy Mueller Lita Guerra In memory of Frank Michalak, Jr. In memory of Professor Dalies Frantz Lala Niemeyer Bretna Hackert Linda A. Peterson Cora L. Hilliard In honor of Nina Marie Sport, 2017 In honor of John J. McKetta RFSA Scholarship Recipient

CONTRIBUTE TO RFSA SCHOLARSHIPS

RFSA members and friends are encouraged to contribute to the Scholarship Fund, RFSA’s main service project, which helps support deserving UT students. In addition to undesignated donations, the scholarship endowment benefits from gifts made in memory or honor of family, friends and colleagues; in celebration of particular events; and estate donations. Double your Please consider making a contribution to the scholarship fund – it will make a difference in a student’s life! donation to the scholarship SEND A CHECK TO*: Carol Barrett, RFSA Coordinator Texas Exes • P.O. Box 7278 fund! Austin, Texas 78713 *Made payable to ‘The University of Texas at Starting Oct. 24, 2017, RFSA Austin’ will provide one-to-one matching funds from its OR, DONATE ONLINE: http://giving.utexas.edu/RFSA2012 operating budget for donations If you are donating in honor or memory of a to the RFSA Scholarship Fund, person or event, write that information in the up to a total amount of $10,000. “notes” section. All donations beyond the matching funds of $10,000 will still be welcomed. On the left side of the page, “Retired Faculty-Staff Association” and “Amount” will show. Fill in your gift amount. Then complete the information on the right side of the page. Indicate if the gift is a memorial or honorary gift by clicking on the “Yes” button; add the individual(s) name(s) and indicate whether it is an “Honorary’ or “Memorial” gift. In the text box, add any special information about your gift AND the name and address of the person(s) to be notified of your gift.

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Ireland tour group (Photo by Moriarty Photo Store, Killarney)

23 RFSA members and guests and 17 others, including a gian four-story townhouses built in the late 1700s and early honeymoon couple, spent 11 days traveling through Ireland 1800s. The exteriors are protected and cannot be changed; and Northern Ireland, Aug. 22 through Sep. 3, 2017. Flying the interiors have been remodeled and many are used as of- from Austin to Dulles and then on a transatlantic overnight fices for tech companies. The exterior front door of each flight, we were met at the Dublin airport by John Hogan, our townhouse is painted in a different color (blue, red, yellow, tour director, and Tom O’Flaherty, our coach driver. The first black, green) so the men of earlier times could find their own evening we had dinner in a pub and were entertained by a home after the pub! The next stop was the beautiful St. Pat- band playing traditional Irish instruments. Rachel, one of the rick’s Cathedral, which was originally a Catholic Church first band members, treated us to Irish step dancing and a brush erected in 1190, but after the Reformation became Anglican/ (broom) dance. Church of England. Later we visited 1700-acre Phoenix Park, We toured Dublin with a local guide and saw historic Geor- where we saw playing fields, trails, picnic areas, lakes, a zoo,

Waterford Crystal factory tour (Photo by Marcia Arn) Blarney Castle (Photo by Marcia Arn)

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Kissane Sheep Farm shepherd with his dogs and sheep (Photo by Mark Jaunting Cars (Photo by Mark Bierner) Bierner)

the home of the U.S. ambassador to Ireland and the residence us climbed the spiral stairs to the top of Blarney Castle to kiss of the president of Ireland (plus great soft serve ice cream). (or not) the Blarney Stone. The grounds were beautiful and Several group members visited Trinity College Library to see full of different areas to explore, including a Poison Garden its fabulous collection of rare books and manuscripts, includ- filled with poisonous plants. The landscaping in this location ing the Book of Kells. We boarded the bus to Guinness Store- is famous for the different flowers, ferns, waterfalls, shrubs house, where everyone was offered a free sample of Guinness and trees that exemplify the variety of flora in Ireland. beer. Next stop was Kilkenny, where some members visited The next morning we began the Ring of Kerry tour which the grand Kilkenny Castle built in 1195. Next we drove south goes around the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry on the to Waterford and toured the House of Waterford Crystal fac- west side of Ireland. We started at the northeast end and tory and learned how their crystal products are made (and had passed seven Ogham stones in a group. These upright stones purchasing opportunities in the showroom). marked land boundaries or burial sites. Ogham was the first We stopped at the top of a hill overlooking the country- form of Irish writing and dates back to the 3rd century A.D. side and the Irish/Celtic Sea near Dungarven. We had good We stopped in Waterville on the tip of the peninsula on the weather! There were green fields with fenced hedgerows. The Atlantic Ocean side for a break. Here we saw a statue of Char- hedgerows provide a place for wildlife to live and keep the cat- lie Chaplin, who with his family loved the hospitality of Wa- tle and sheep inside the pasture. On the south coast, we passed terville and the Butler Arms Hotel. His children still visit and through the town of Youghal (pronounced like Y’all), the first there is a Chaplin Festival held each year. Irish town where Vikings lived in the 11th century. We visited Our next stop, the Kissane Sheep Farm, is a working farm County Cork and the Blarney Castle and Gardens. Several of that has been owned by the same family for 200 years. Fifth generation sheepherder John and his young son Sean demon- strated herding the sheep with their black and white bor- der collies Max, Pete and the puppy, Sweet, who was still in training. The land was rocky and hilly; the dogs moved the sheep perfectly to John’s spoken and whistled commands. We watched a sheep shearer expertly demonstrating his craft on one of the sheep, using long hand shears first around the head, neck and forelegs, then electric shears to finish the job. After shearing, he inoculated the sheep. He used an iron dipped in red paint to mark a K (the farm’s brand) and a spot with red paint to show the sheep had been inoculated. We also learned about lanolin products and wool production and sales. The towns in Ireland have a friendly annual competition called “Tidy Towns”. Winners in each population category are chosen at the beginning of September. The towns clean up and have flowers planted in window boxes, yards and around the perimeters of houses or buildings. We consistently marveled Three-colored hydrangeas (Photo by Marcia Arn) at the flowers and shrubs – hydrangeas of every color, often three or more colors on one shrub, begonias of every color

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Peace Bridge (Photo by Marcia Arn) Irish farms with hedgerows (Photo by Marcia Arn)

and size, snapdragons, roses, poppies, petunias, periwinkles, across the Shannon Estuary and drove to the Cliffs of Moher agapanthus, baskets hanging from lampposts and second sto- and the ocean, both shrouded in mist. That evening we visited ry windows, full of colorful blooms. The Tidy Towns winners the 14th century Knappogue Castle for a traditional medieval have bragging rights and everyone benefits from the clean- dinner and entertainment. up and beautification. The cities were full of beautiful flow- As we left Galway, John pointed out trees within the dry- ers and landscaping in parks, open areas, roundabouts and stacked stone fence borders or in the middle of a field. These around statues. As we traveled the countryside we saw wild- hawthorn and whitethorn trees are known in Ireland as flowers like montbretia, thistles, fuchsias, heather, gorse and fairy trees. It is believed to be extremely bad luck to cut one many unnamed species in full bloom. down because fairies live in and beside them. The Irish spent The “Jaunting Cars” (horse-drawn carriages seating 8), 100,000 Euros rerouting a new road when no one would cut driven by “jarveys” took us on a ride through Killarney Nation- down the fairy tree in its way. We crossed the border into al Park, along a narrow road for foot traffic and the carts. The Northern Ireland and spent the night in Enniskillen. As we horses pulling the jaunting cars were crosses between Clydes- drove along tiny narrow and curving roads the next day, we dales and Irish draft horses, much smaller than Clydesdales. saw fields of heather growing in and on peat bogs. We arrived Several of the jarveys possessed the gift of blarney. We contin- in Derry and saw the Peace Bridge and had a walking tour with ued between the green grass and trees, and saw streams, fields Ryan, a local guide. Republic of Ireland supporters call the city with black Kerry cows, and the Killarney Lower Lakes. Back Derry; the British supporters call the city Londonderry and it on the bus we passed wind turbines along the coastal points is also called the Walled City because it had a wall built from where ocean winds keep them running. Our bus took a ferry 1613 to 1618 to protect the city against English and Scottish invaders. Ryan told us about “The Troubles” involving the IRA, the British and other groups fighting over territorial, na- tionalistic, historical, ethnic and other issues (1968-1998). We next traveled into County Donegal (Ireland) to Ma- lin Head, the northernmost point of Ireland on the Atlantic Ocean. It was a clear day (our coach driver and our guide both said they had never seen it so clear) with a bright blue sky and white clouds. Iceland was to the left and Scotland was to the right. It was windy and chilly at the point so we stopped at Farren’s Bar to warm up with Irish coffee and Tay-tos (pota- to chips). The new Star Wars movie’s opening sequence was filmed there and the building has Yoda painted on its outside wall. Most of the farms in Ireland are about 100 acres and have been owned by the same family for generations. We did pass one farm of about 800 acres. The borders of the pastures were marked by hedgerows and dry-stacked stones. We saw Jean Harrison at Malin Head (Photo by Marcia Arn) barley fields and grass for silage to feed cattle and sheep and other crops like corn, maize, potatoes (yes, we had potatoes

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Giant’s Causeway (Photo by Mike Arn) Titanic Museum (Photo by Marcia Arn)

at almost every great meal and in every form including hash area where the worst fighting in the 1970s (“The Troubles”) browns, chips, fried, roasted, boiled, mashed, scalloped and occurred. more). The sheep were all marked with red, blue, pink or yel- We crossed back to Ireland on our way to Kingscourt and low brands. We also saw cattle, mostly Friesians (Holsteins in Cabra Castle for our last night’s stay. The grounds and cas- the U.S.) used to make butter for the wonderful Irish breads tle were very large and impressive. Some of us witnessed the at every meal and milk for everything else, plus Limousin, third or fourth wedding reception we had seen during our Angus, Charolais and other breeds. We spotted a few horses, travels – the bride and groom with guests in lovely clothes including Connemara ponies. and fascinator hats. To complete the picture, a long red carpet We left Derry and traveled east along the coast to Giant’s from the roadway up several steps and landings showed the Causeway where we saw the “causeway” consisting of many way to the reception. An Irish wolfhound was at the foot of the interlocking hexagonal basalt columns like a geometric puz- red carpet. At the top, a bagpiper wearing a kilt serenaded the zle in the ocean, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption new bride and groom. some 60 million years ago. We stopped on the northeast cor- We had our farewell dinner on the third floor of the castle ner of Ireland at a lookout over the Irish Sea where we could and our guide, John, told us we were his favorite group. Pri- see Rathlin Island and the shadows of Scotland twelve miles vately he told Marcia we really were his favorite group be- away. cause we all melded together and got along very well, plus we On our last full day we had a traditional Irish breakfast and were fun. One of the folks from New York (not RFSA) thanked toured Belfast, an industrial city that built ships including the us for being so welcoming and accepting of the others on our Britannic and the Titanic. We visited the magnificent Titanic trip. Nearly all of us would have liked a few more days for our Museum, built to architecturally and visually symbolize the complete circle of the island. We left from the Dublin airport Titanic. The exhibits and graphics are extremely effective and with memories of a wonderful experience. lovely – this museum is not to be missed. We also went to the

Kilkenney Castle (Photo by Jack Endicott) Dungarven by the Irish Sea (Photo by Jack Endicott)

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The Other 40 Acres: UT’s J. J. Pickle Research Campus by Linda Peterson

(Above) Stampede2 supercomputer at PRC (Photo by Marsha Miller) Make that 475 Acres—it has to be big to contain all the com- derwater acoustics, and surface-to-air guided missiles for ponents that make it such a stellar first class asset. The J. J. the navy. Other early components included the Electrical Pickle Research Campus (PRC) is the nearest of UT’s satellite Engineering Research Laboratory, which researched radio research campuses and yet it is perhaps the least known. Lo- waves for the United States Office of Scientific Research and cated 9 miles north of the central campus and admittedly off Development during World War II, and the Nuclear Physics the beaten path, PRC employs up to 1000 research scientists, Research Laboratory, which operated an atom smasher at the graduate students and support personnel and is home to a vast site. array of diverse projects, labs, classrooms, and storage facili- The university obtained clear title to the property in 1971 ties. These run the gamut from old and venerable (Bureau of from the federal government and increased its holdings via Economic Geology) to relatively young and trendy (Texas Ad- purchase to a total of 475 acres. At that time the research and vanced Computing Center). Their mandates go from solving development features of the center included a power supply ancient mysteries (Vertebrate Paleontology Research Lab) exceeding that of the entire campus of The University of Tex- to producing the next big thing (IC2 ). That stands for Inno- as in a single building. The facility was renamed the J. J. Pickle vation-Creativity-Capital, in case you wondered. I did, so I Research Campus in 1994, in honor of Congressman Pickle’s asked. support for the center and his ongoing efforts on its behalf. The history of the PRC begins with defense research in the Because much of the research done at Pickle is sensitive in Cold War era, at a repurposed magnesium plant built by the nature, it is a closed campus, with access restricted to parking federal government on the current site. Declared surplus after permit holders and expected guests. In 2003 Simon Proper- the war, this facility came to the attention of UT engineering ties leased 46 acres of unused PRC land from UT to build the professors C. Read Granberry and J. Neils Thompson. At their Domain and the Arbor Walk. It seems this land is charmed— urging, the university signed a lease agreement with an option everything done on it leads to innovation and success. And to purchase the plant from the War Assets Administration in there is room for quite a bit more, with plans in the works to 1945. This agreement gave the university use of the original eventually make PRC a full-fledged UT campus. 402 acres and 29 buildings, representing a total of 216,000 As the nearest satellite in the Longhorn galaxy, Pickle is square feet of space. In 1949, with the help of then-Congress- currently home to: man Lyndon B. Johnson, the university negotiated a contract Applied Research Labs (ARL): Since 1945, ARL has been to purchase the property, which was renamed Balcones Re- engaged in sponsored research, much of it related to the De- search Center in 1953. partment of Defense and dedicated to improving our national The Applied Research Laboratories was the largest activ- security through applications of acoustics, electromagnetics, ity at the Center by 1968. It combined the Military Physics and information sciences. Research Laboratory and the Defense Research Laboratory, In September 2017, the Department of the Navy awarded which had been developed on campus to work on radar, un- ARL $1.1 billion—the largest research contract in the histo-

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Pickle Research Campus in 1961 (Photo courtesy Commons Learning Pickle Research Campus, 1999 (Courtesy of University of Texas at Center) Austin)

ry of the university. The grant will fund ongoing research in investors, technologists, and other professionals. ARL-UT’s core areas of sonar, satellite navigation and cyber Bureau of Economic Geology (BEG): Established in security. 1909 and a part of the Jackson School of Geosciences, BEG Petroleum Extension Service (PETEX): PETEX pro- functions as the State Geological Survey of Texas. It con- vides training courses and content to oil and gas industry par- ducts and disseminates research focusing on the intersection ticipants. It also develops e-product solutions for employees of energy, the environment, and the economy. The late Peter in these areas. Flawn’s first job at UT was as a researcher at BEG in 1949. He Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC): TACC served as the unit’s director from 1960 to 1970. designs and operates some of the world’s most powerful com- Center for Energy and Environmental Resources puting resources. The center’s mission is to advance science (CEER): CEER focuses its research on efficient and econom- and society through the application of advanced computing ical use of energy and cooperates with industry to develop technologies. Currently it is running on Stampede2, the most processes and technologies that minimize waste and conserve powerful academic supercomputer in the U.S., along with its natural resources. Established in 1974, CEER collaborates on predecessors Stampede1 and Maverick. Recently TACC has research projects, supports graduate students, and stimulates been in the news for its role in tracking the paths of Hurri- educational activities related to energy. canes Harvey and Irma. Center for Research in Water Resources (CRWR): Texas Archaeological Research Laboratory (TARL): This unit carries out advanced research, education, design, TARL is the largest archeological repository in the state. A na- and planning in water resources, treatment processes, and tionally recognized archeological research facility, its mission waste management for Texas and elsewhere. is to collect, preserve, and curate archeological specimens and Center for Space Research (CSR): Established in 1981, records, train students, conduct archeological research, and CSR conducts research in orbit determination, space geode- disseminate information about the archaeological resources sy, the Earth and its environment, and exploration of the solar of Texas. system. It also works to expand the scientific applications of Vertebrate Paleontology Research Laboratory (VPL): space systems data. Projects include investigations associat- VPL’s collections are the principal repository for vertebrate ed with fishery, agriculture, mapping ocean circulation, im- fossils collected from state and federal lands in Texas and proving models of the Earth’s gravity field, environmental im- contiguous areas, as well as for specimens collected else- pacts of oil spills, oil exploration and drilling operations, and where using state and federal funds. Its mission is three-fold, weather forecasting. involving research, conservation and education pertaining Commons Learning Center (CLC): With the motto to the history of vertebrates. VPL is also a key player in tech- “Changing the world one meeting at a time,” the CLC offers nological development via its involvement with the UT High meeting space, the latest technology for presentations and Resolution X-ray Computer Tomography Facility. delicious dining complemented by an exceptional staff. CLC Austin Technology Incubator (ATI): ATI is the startup serves the university and the broader Austin community. incubator of The University of Texas at Austin. A program of Construction Industry Institute (CII): CII is a consor- the University’s IC2 Institute, it serves as a networking facil- tium of owner, engineering-contractor, and supplier firms itator for successful Austin tech entrepreneurs, executives, that work together to enhance the business effectiveness and

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(Left) Incised effigy on ground and polished quartz crystal (image 16SA48-209) from the Coral Snake Mound in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. excavated by UT-Austin in 1964-65 at Toledo Bend Reservoir (Accession number TARL 1965.0004); length 9.1 cm. (Photo courtesy TARL) sustainability of the capital facility life cycle through re- search, related initiatives, and industry alliances. Construction Materials Research Group (CMRG): CMRG is dedicated to ad- vancing the state of the art Surveying on the RVIB Palmer in 2014 offshore the Sabrina Coast, in construction materials technology and concrete durability Aurora subglacial basin, East Antartica (Photo by Sean Gulick) through research and development. Ferguson Structural Engineering Laboratory (FSEL): forms education, research, and development in materials and FSEL consists of a structural test facility and a wide range of electronic devices. loading equipment, enabling large-scale studies of structural NASCENT Center: The Nanomanufacturing Systems for behavior. The results of these studies are translated into prac- Mobile Computing and Mobile Energy Technologies Cen- tice with the goals of improving the durability of the civil in- ter (NASCENT) is working to develop nanomanufacturing frastructure, assessing the response of structures under fire, systems to bring nanoscience discoveries from the lab to the blast, and impact loads, and developing new capabilities in marketplace and shape the future of mobile computing and nondestructive testing. mobile energy devices. Field Systems and Construction Automation Labo- Non-vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory (NPL): NPL ratory (FSCAL): This unit focuses on the development of was created in 1999 with a mission to conserve, curate, and sensing, information, and automation technology for the con- make accessible, collections from early state surveys and struction industry and the effective application principles from research at the Bureau of Economic Geology, the Depart- and business strategies for implementation. ment of Geological Sciences, the , IC2 Institute Global Commercialization Group (GCG): and a number of other sources both public and private. Its col- GCG facilitates the growth and development of innovative lections, which contain over 4 million fossil invertebrates and technology-based businesses in a variety of regions world- plants, microfossils, rocks, minerals, meteorites and tektites, wide. Program design is informed by thirty-seven years of continue to grow through the research of UT faculty, staff and research and methodology development at UT’s IC2 Institute. students. The Imaging Research Center (IRC): IRC is an interdis- Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Program: This ciplinary facility that specializes in non-invasive neuroimag- unit’s Nuclear Engineering Teaching Lab provides education, ing. Crucial to this method is a new Siemens Skyra 3T MRI research, problem solving, and service in nuclear science and scanner used by many researchers for studies of human per- engineering. It is a part of the Cockrell School of Engineering. ception, memory, decision-making, and behavior. The facili- Is your head spinning yet? Suffice it to say all of these com- ty also contains a number of resources for imaging-informed ponents keep UT on the leading edge of technology and envi- fabrication and machining. ronmental innovation, as well as preserving the fossil records Institute for Geophysics (UTIG): Since its founding in and cultures of the distant past – not to mention the enor- 1972, UTIG has been a world leader in expeditionary-scale mous resource that Pickle’s applied science and engineering geophysical research, conducting research into climate, en- hotspots play in the economic life of Austin and the world. ergy, marine geosciences, seismology and tectonophysics, and Oh—and in case you’ve been wondering where so many of planetary and polar geophysics. the books in our campus libraries went—they are out at Pickle Institute of Classical Archaeology (ICA): Established too, in the Long Term Storage Facility silos, all million plus of in 1978, ICA performs multi-disciplinary archaeological re- them and counting. search projects in ancient Greek colonies in southern Italy and on the Black Sea coast of Ukraine. Microelectronics Research Center (MRC): Funded by grants from the National Science Foundation, the MRC per-

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This column honors the memory of active and retired University of Texas at Austin and University of Texas System faculty and staff whose deaths have been made known to us between May 1, 2017 and Oct. 31, 2017. Every attempt has been made to identify the university affiliation of each individual or their contributions to the university community. Also included, when known, are spouses of retired faculty and staff members. Any additions or corrections to the list should be addressed to Barbara Frock, Historian, at [email protected].

Lillian Anderson, 97 Frank Crump Blanche Edmondson, 85 Dr. Lloyd D. Widow of Lynn F. Lyons, Jr., 91 Widow of Don Edmondson, Hampton, 86 Anderson, Professor Staff, Applied Research Professor Emeritus, Director, Applied Emeritus Laboratories Math Department Research Laboratories of Public Affairs, LBJ June 25, 2017 October 1, 2017 May 10, 2017 School of Public Affairs April 28, 2017 Richard Gary Don Edmondson, 91 George Hannon, 93 Daniels, 79 Professor Emeritus, UT Golf Coach Norton L. Armour, Adjunct Professor, Math Department October 19, 2017 J.D., 87 Electrical and Computer May 22, 2017 Lecturer, School of Engineering Joza Hannon, 91 Social Work May 22, 2017 Chris Edmondson- Wife of George Hannon, September 5, 2017 Yurkanan, 55 UT Golf Coach Wayne Allen Senior Lecturer October 6, 2017 Tracy Fehlis Aycock, 97 Danielson, Ph.D., 87 Computer Sciences Assistant Professor, Dean Emeritus and Dewitt May 23, 2017 Lester Harrell, 96 Home Economics C. Reddick Regents Chair Lecturer, Educational June 16, 2017 in Communication, Moody Kenneth Burch Psychology College of Communication, Fiske, 88 June 13, 2017 Juanita Smart Professor Emeritus, Professor Emeritus, Benzer, 77 School of Journalism Art Department Patsy Drury Hejl, 76 Senior Administrative October 31, 2017 June 10, 2017 Wife of James Hejl, Associate, Learning Assistant Professor Technology Center, Theodore Peter Flawn, 91 of Music College of Education Delevoryas, 87 UT Austin President and Assistant Director, July 15, 2017 Professor Emeritus, Emeritus and Longhorn Band Department of Botany Professor Emeritus, May 23, 2017 William R. Braisted, June 29, 2017 Geological Sciences Ph.D., 99 May 7, 2017 Forest G. Hill, 97 Professor Emeritus, Cécile Dewitt- Professor Emeritus, History Department Morette, 94 Miguel Gonzalez- Economics June 14, 2017 Jane and Roland Gerth, 90 July 7, 2017 Blumberg Centennial Professor Emeritus, Alvin Bruce Professor Emerita, Spanish and Comparative Thomas W. Kennedy, 79 Buckman, 75 Physics Department Literature Professor Emeritus, Professor, Electrical and May 8, 2017 June 20, 2017 Civil Engineering Computer Engineering September 3, 2017 May 15, 2017 Arthur H. “Art” Dilly, 88 Olive M. Graham, 73 Executive Secretary Producer, KUT Center Donald Knaub, 82 Dr. Vicente Calabulg Emeritus, Board of Regents for Telecommunication Professor Emeritus, Cantarino, 92 June 14, 2017 Services Butler School of Music Professor, Department of November 12, 2016 May 1, 2017 Spanish and Portuguese Cicero “Jack” August 7, 2017 Dukes, Jr., 87 Supervisor, Mail Room September 29, 2017

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Ernst Lothar Joanne “Mickey” Elton Sakewitz, 61 Susan Jane Koschmieder, 88 Moldenhauer, 82 Mechanic/Technician, Szaniszlo, 76 Professor Emeritus, Wife of Joe Moldenhauer, Microelectron Wife of Paul Szaniszlo, Civil Engineering Professor Emeritus, Research Center Professor Emeritus, October 13, 2017 English, May 12, 2017 Molecular Genetics Mody C. Boatright Regents and Microbiology Wayne Lesser, Ph.D., 68 Professor of American Pedro Salas, 85 June 6, 2017 Associate Professor, And English Literature Clerk, Engineering and English Department June 9, 2017 Chemistry Departments Timothy Cormac July 17, 2071 August 12, 2017 Valdez, 62 Jerry Moore, 92 Technical Staff Assistant Dr. Stanley Edward Director of Placement, Floyd Glen Self, Jr., 71 III, Aerospace Macora, Jr., 79 College of Business Director, Purchasing Office Engineering and Extension Instructor, Administration October 11, 2017 Engineering Mechanics University Extension May 3, 2017 September 30, 2017 June 3, 2017 Bertha Gertrude David Alan Samson Shanblum, 97 Edith L. (Duenk) Daniel Patrick Morrison, 64 Administrative Assistant, Volterra, 101 Matthews, 96 Maintenance Worker, Psychology Department Widow of Professor Plasterer, Maintenance Main Building Utilities July 5, 2017 Enrico Volterra, Department Department Aerospace Engineering June 7, 2017 June 21, 2017 Bill Shaw, 77 June 3, 2017 Sam Woodson, Jr. Kirk Duncan Kathie Nesbitt, 81 Centennial Memorial Gerald Dean McIntosh, Ph.D., 59 Editor II, UT Center Professor Emeritus Watkins, 81 Senior Research Scientist, for Energy Studies in Business, Department Staff, UT Police Institute for Geophysics August 11, 2017 of Information, Risk, Department June 1, 2017 and Operations July 18, 2017 Helen Osborn, 95 Management, Red George W. McNiel, 86 Widow of Roger Cook McCombs School Ernest Edward Financial Associate, Osborn, Professor of Business Woehl, 95 Office of the Emeritus, October 27, 2017 Staff, Geological Sciences Chancellor, UT System Mathematics June 30, 2017 September 6, 2017 August 22, 2017 WO Shultz, 91 Associate General Mildred Victoria Margery Mendelson, 96 Bill D. Powell, Lt. Counsel, UT System (Acker) Young, 93 Widow of Wallace Col. (Ret.), 86 August 24, 2017 Widow of David Young, Mendelson, Director, Industrial Professor Emeritus, Professor Emeritus, Education Department, Helen T. Smith, 99 Computer Sciences Government Pickle Research Campus Business Librarian, and Mathematics May 31, 2017 July 19, 2017 General Libraries October 4, 2017 and widow of Robert Saralind Hill Beverly Wills Smith, School of Business “Lindy” Mings, 76 Bonelli Rase, 89 September 17, 2017 Resource Office Widow of Howard Rase, Manager, Center for W. A. (Bill) Cunningham Dr. Frank N. “Hap” Research in Water Professor Emeritus, Speller III, 78 Resources Chemical Engineering Professor Emeritus, June 10, 2017 October 18, 2017 Butler School of Music May 15, 2017 John Robertson, 74 Professor, Law School July 5, 2017

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